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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,222.55, 3,334.32 and 906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,222.55, 3,334.32 and 906.12 is: 1,359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,222.55 : 3,334.32 = 906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,222.55/3,334.32 = 906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,222.55x = 3,334.32 × 906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,222.55x = 3,021,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,294.04/2,222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.38

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